Kuwait - Kuwait City

Regional Travel Advice

- Arrival: getting through immigration can be very stressful, and we recommend using a meet-and-greet service such as the one Tristar Worldwide provides. We will meet you directly after you disembark from your flight, and escort you through immigration to your waiting chauffeur.- In the interests of security, Tristar Worldwide will not display our company name and brand, e.g. on uniforms or name boards, unless requested by our clients. We will always greet our clients as they exit customs. For added safety, we keep car doors locked and windows closed at all times during travel and ask passengers to respect this.- Crime against tourists is very low. Demonstrations often occur, but tend to be peaceful. As a precaution, visitors are urged to avoid any public gathering, as there is always a risk of violence. There is also a general threat of terrorism in Kuwait, and travellers are urged to be vigilant. Monitor the local media and always check for any urgent travel warnings before departure.- Kuwait is a Muslim country and its laws and customs reflect this. Travellers are advised to be respectful of local tradition and be mindful of their behaviour at all times.

Other transfer rates are available on request. Additional Information - Please note all rates are indicative. For an accurate quote, please contact Tristar on +44 (0)1895 432000. Surcharges may apply according to time of day, day of the week, local public holidays or special events, please check at time of booking. Indicative rates quoted may vary according to currency fluctuations and do not include waiting time, parking, tolls or telephone charges. All time based journeys will be charged by the hour from the time the vehicle leaves the local office to the time it returns. Further terms and conditions may apply, please see our terms and conditions page below for details.

City Overview

Kuwait City is the capital of Kuwait, and has a population of over two million people. The city is the political, financial and cultural nucleus of Kuwait, with a booming economy. Tristar Worldwide is proud to include Kuwait in our growing list of Middle Eastern locations where our chauffeur services are available. The city’s iconic globular Kuwait Towers are a symbol of the city, and include a viewing platform from which the expanse of the city can be observed. Kuwait City also has a number of sleek shopping malls and hotels, around which much of the city’s social life is focused.

Mercedes S Class

Chevrolet Impala

Chevrolet Tahoe

Estimated Travel Time from Airport to City Centre

Travel Time (Normal)

Travel Time (Rush Hour)

Kuwait City Airport

0h 20m

0h 40m

Travel Advice For Kuwait - Kuwait City

- Arrival: getting through immigration can be very stressful, and we recommend using a meet-and-greet service such as the one Tristar Worldwide provides. We will meet you directly after you disembark from your flight, and escort you through immigration to your waiting chauffeur.

- In the interests of security, Tristar Worldwide will not display our company name and brand, e.g. on uniforms or name boards, unless requested by our clients. We will always greet our clients as they exit customs. For added safety, we keep car doors locked and windows closed at all times during travel and ask passengers to respect this.

- Crime against tourists is very low. Demonstrations often occur, but tend to be peaceful. As a precaution, visitors are urged to avoid any public gathering, as there is always a risk of violence. There is also a general threat of terrorism in Kuwait, and travellers are urged to be vigilant. Monitor the local media and always check for any urgent travel warnings before departure.

- Kuwait is a Muslim country and its laws and customs reflect this. Travellers are advised to be respectful of local tradition and be mindful of their behaviour at all times.

Timezone:

GMT+3

Currency:

Kuwaiti Dinar

Voltage:

240V

Languages:

Arabic

Top 5 Business Tips

- As in a majority of Middle Eastern cultures, personal relationships play an important role in business. Kuwaitis prefer to do business with individuals they know and trust. Move beyond a purely professional relationship by cultivating familiarity through socialisation.

- Be aware of prayer times when scheduling meetings, as they may be interrupted if they clash with the daily call to prayer. In any event, expect meetings to be interrupted by other individuals discussing different topics, as meetings are not considered private events unless something confidential has to be discussed.

- Expect to engage in small-talk early on in meetings. Be prepared to talk about your experiences in Kuwait, but never convey negative sentiments about the country.

- Do not show impatience or attempt to rush matters along, as this will cause offense. Patience is a virtue in Kuwait’s business environment.

- Avoid the hard sell. Be aware that an indirect communication style means that Kuwaitis will never provide an overt “no”. Learn to interpret the softer, flowery language used to extract the underlying message.

City Overview

Kuwait City is the capital of Kuwait, and has a population of over two million people. The city is the political, financial and cultural nucleus of Kuwait, with a booming economy. Tristar Worldwide is proud to include Kuwait in our growing list of Middle Eastern locations where our chauffeur services are available. The city’s iconic globular Kuwait Towers are a symbol of the city, and include a viewing platform from which the expanse of the city can be observed. Kuwait City also has a number of sleek shopping malls and hotels, around which much of the city’s social life is focused.